South Bay Area Renters - Who pays for your water bill and approx how much for electricity in summer?

Question

We may move to Sunnyvale area. Currently we're in Sacramento and we have to pay for our own water (ridiculous when we're renting) and our current electricity in summer is approx $50 SMUD and $50 PG&E in summer (or less).

As a renter are water & garbage paid by the rental company?
Who bills you for all energy costs is the only choice PG&E still?
What's the average summer electric bill?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I live in a condo and I don't pay for water. I have never had to at any place I ever lived.

My summer electric is around $30-$40. (I am in a 2 bdrm with a/c)

Answer 2

It depends on the tenant.